Researchers from The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen are collaborating on a new project led by the University of Stirling to explore how pollution and climate change are impacting freshwater ecosystems.
A Mini Masterplan to transform the George Street area of Aberdeen is to be drawn up after councillors today welcomed high-level proposals. The Draft Mini Masterplan sets out a vision for a “vibrant, city centre community at the heart of reinvention” and as a place to form new social, cultural, economic and educational connections.
A grant scheme of £500,000 is to be set up to support reconfiguring empty shops on Union Street after a report was agreed at Full Council today. Aberdeen City Council’s Full Council approved the move which will lever in match funding, and is part of an action plan to help reinvigorate and reimagine the area.
A report on the short-term intervention stage of Beach Masterplan - which will focus on developing an urban park, an events park and new landscaping and structures on Broadhill - was considered in the full Council meeting and councillors agreed that officers should progress with all relevant statutory consents required ahead of works commencing.
A development by housebuilder Scotia Homes featuring new homes all heated from non-fossil fuel sources has been recognised as one of the most sustainable in the UK.
The new Chief Executive of trade association Offshore Energies UK is to be David Whitehouse.